BBC presenter sacked over 'racist' royal baby photo A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. BBC News presenters: Lucy Hockings launched her own current affairs programme four years ago. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. He was nominated by the Television and Radio Industry Club as Reporter of the Year in 1993 for his reporting on the troubles in Northern Ireland and covered the 1997 IRA ceasefire. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. It was proposed before and dropped. 'So I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about their decision. As she appeared on GB News, Liz was asked by Dawn Neesom if the broadcaster is ageist as Dawn said: "Is the BBC ageist? Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. A BBC spokesperson said: We cant comment on a private staff meeting or indeed on individual staff matters although we take all concerns about harassment very seriously and investigate allegations thoroughly and take any appropriate action. The 72-year-old Scottish presenter - who has regularly presented his mid-morning programme . Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. BBC radio star Danny Baker has been fired over a "racist" royal baby tweet showing a picture of a monkey that he posted last night. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The . We call on the BBC to again rethink this cost-cutting idea. Christian was working as a foreign correspondent for 10 years prior to returning to London to present BBC News. Why do Radio 3 presenters adopt the tone stupid adults use when Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason why she was told she looked too old, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. From Monday to Thursday he anchors the evening show The Context with Christian Fraser which airs on both BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. The former 5 Live presenter George Riley will never work for the BBC again, staff have been told, after multiple accusations of sexual assault were made against the presenter. It was a sort of relief and my producer once said, 'Oh you'll retire Kershaw, you'll die with your headphones on. ", Their afternoon slot on BBC Radio 1 will be filled by Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth. Kenny said: From the age of 11, I remember taking my mothers cassette tapes to record The Rap Show on Saturdays. More info. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was threatened with the sack for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. QVC UK Presenters Sacked Updated 2023 - mrDustBin "The others are all in their 40s. MORE:Naga Munchetty's eclectic Hertfordshire home has the boldest interiors, MORE:Naga Munchetty is a radiant bride in rarely-seen wedding photo, One person wrote: "Missed you this morning, my Saturday isnt the same without a bit of Naga. Naga is married to TV director James Haggar. The radio presenter has been sacked after posting a black and white photo showing a well-dressed man and woman holding hands with a suited chimpanzee. The NUJ said that ultimately the number of existing staff losing their jobs could be higher than the BBC has indicated, and that the merging of the two channels would mean the 143 journalism roles being officially closed. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. Nicky Campbell leaving BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast February 28, 2023 9:33 am. Liz added she thinks it could be time to "organise a class action". 'I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Mr Hazell said the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression. Sacked BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell 'used C-word' In his closing remarks, Mr Palmer said: "The claimant argued that Mr Cook's decision to investigate claims of misconduct and the decision to terminate [his employment] was because of his disability. Read about our approach to external linking. James Hazell, who now presents for Gen X Radio in the county, had claimed that the BBC discriminated against him because of his depression after he was dismissed for 'using the C-word' to describe colleagues. The alleged comment had been relayed to Employee A and Ms Park by the time they met Mr Hazell in a pub on 1 July 2021. 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The 72-year-old BBC presenter signs off his final show with a quick goodbye after 30 years behind the microphone. Mark Pougatch exit sparks backlash against BBC Radio 5 Live | Metro News He was also alleged to havethreatenedtwo women not to complain about his behaviour. Ms Kershaw later tweeted: I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60.. TalkRadio - Due impartiality? Digital Spy A veteran BBC DJ has been 'sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners', according to his friends. ", Celeb obsessed? A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. 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Bruce announced in January that he would be leaving the BBC to join Greatest Hits Radio, becoming the latest experienced presenter to leave the broadcaster, following Paul OGrady and Venssas Feltz. Charles Worthington, my hairdressing mate, dyed the rest of my brunette hair to a much richer colour to make my light stripe stand out.. She has been at the heart of some of the world's biggest stories, including the economic impact of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Ukraine. merge its UK and international news channels in May. The last year with the pandemic has shown just how deep Nicky's connection is with our. She used to work as a reporter in her native New Zealand. ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's But for the sake of 17 days, which was all that was remaining (on my contract), it seems a shame.. Christian has presented BBC Breakfast from Salford, the evening BBC News bulletins on BBC One, and previously co-hosted Beyond 100 Days with Katty Kay. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: 'I hated it. Thu 14 Jul 2022 10.20 EDT Last modified on Mon 18 Jul 2022 07.51 EDT Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in. Mr Allen told listeners of his three-hour programme that the 'very sad and short-sighted' decision was made despite large listening figures. Coronation Street favourite Julia Goulding has confirmed she's back on the cobbles. Multiple sources said this was clearly understood by those present to be a reference to Riley. The BBCs annual report, published earlier this week, showed that staff numbers in the corporations newsrooms are at their lowest level in a decade. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. Danny Baker slammed by fans after calling for Gareth Southgate to be sacked Matthew has also worked as a general news reporter, as well as foreign correspondent. A BBC spokesperson said this evening: 'All stations change their line-ups from time to time. 'Although I never normally talk about how popular this show is, the audience share for this programme is the best on the station. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. Ms Franklin said a noticeable grey streak at the front of her hair was the reason behind the remark and she was shocked to be told this. Gordon Sparks (@SparksyOnRadio) / Twitter The broadcaster, 40, was due to be the face of the stations Rugby League World Cup coverage until he was suspended and vanished from the airwaves without any public comment. I always wanted to one day be the host of this powerful slot on these powerful networks. The Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly has been moved from the mid-morning show against his wishes, as the BBC "refreshes" the schedule by replacing him with Georgia Mann. I think he is considering several areas but if you look at his comments then the obvious one is ageism.'. 'I can only assume that, although I have lots of listeners, they are the wrong type of listeners which I think is very sad and short-sighted. 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). Here is the new confirmed line-up for the BBC news presenters. Scott said: "Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1. Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, says: "Nicky is the master of radio phone-in broadcasting. The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. Writing in The Independent, the former presenter she was objectified in a way that few men in the workplace or male TV presenters ever experience. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression. he was sacked from BBC 5 Live in 1997 when station . When the presenter first joined the hospital radio station, he described how he had to broadcast from a cramped attic in Westbourne Hospital and was asked to do a Saturday sports programme within just two weeks of joining. 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She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. Following private reassurances regarding Rileys departure, the 5 Live controller, Jonathan Wall, publicly told staff during a discussion on workplace culture in February that an unnamed individual who had been suspended by the station had left the corporation and would not return to air. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The Clothes Show from 1986 to 1998 and alleges she was told she was going to be "wound down" because she was looking old. "The decision to investigate and terminate might be unfavourable but this is not something arising from the disability. The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. However, Tim Davie, the BBC director general, is seeking to make 500m in cuts to existing TV and radio services to invest in digital-only initiatives. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Read about our approach to external linking. Bruce had expected to see out March at the helm of the mid-morning show, and previously said he was surprised and disappointed by the decision to end his tenure early, adding that he wasn't given any real reason that I understood. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. Following a spell off social media, he has recently returned to being a prolific tweeter, sharing messages about how 2018 had been a tough year and thanking his family for supporting him during a difficult period. BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster. Sacked BBC presenter Jerome Quinn blasts coverage of GAA sports Fans of the 48-year-old who usually tune into her Radio 5 Live show each week may have also noticed her absence from the airwaves over the past two weeks. The BBCs news and current affairs operations, which have an annual budget of 314m, have been the focus of several rounds of significant cuts in recent years as the corporation has sought savings to balance real-terms funding falls after licence fee settlements with the government. BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. 'He has clearly touched a nerve. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The last excellent presenter was Rob Cowan, who for whatever reason left Radio 3 and moved to Classic FM. 'So, I have to say I was rather shocked when I was told about the decision.'. While the corporation is creating a significant number of new roles, existing staff may not get them, and they could be in geographically unsuitable locations. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is 'a shame' A number of broadcasters who have dedicated decades to the broadcaster have faced the exodus in recent months including Vanessa Feltz, Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. His good-natured departure came after Bruce appeared on the Today programme and commented on his early exit from the BBC, saying: Its entirely within the BBCs right to ask me to step away a little early. Sacked talkSPORT presenters over the years - Radio Fidelity POLL Should TV licence fee be means-tested? Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, is set to launch a consultation on the future of the licence fee as the corporations funding mechanism beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. ", The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. We just never really wanted them. Ms Franklin said wrinkly, grey-haired males have been normalised in the media. He regularly anchors the flagship current affairs series Newsnight on BBC Two. 1. Radio 3's Ian Skelly announces his removal from the mid-morning show Ms Franklin said a . A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. On Thursday morning, the pair were discussing whether people love their dogs more than their partners, with Valentine's day just around the corner. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. 'We're incredibly proud that during the pandemic local radio has been such an important source of news, information and comfort to audiences of all ages. BBC News provides television journalism to BBC Onebulletins and the rolling news channels BBC World Newsand the BBC News Channelin the United Kingdom. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Beloved veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 71, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January. Also last year, presenter Victoria Derbyshire admitted she had been left 'absolutely devastated' after she found out her long-running show on BBC Two had beencut. BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said. The 68-year-old . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White slurs through her final show. Pougatch, 51, had been with 5 Live since its inception in 1994 and was a. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". James Hazell has been working at the. Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show after 30 years behind the microphone, and despite saying it was a shame to be put on gardening leave, signed off with the quick goodbye he had promised. travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch in London. 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. A former BBC presenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. But today, in a revised statement, the broadcaster said: 'We've explained the reasons behind this decision to David and reject the claims he made on air. A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked byBBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Kate Garraway fights tears as she confronts Matt Hancock, Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie. It says of his Saturday night show: 'Staying in on a Saturday night is definitely the new 'going out' - especially when you've got David Allen to tune into.'. BBC News A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. 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'But, I guess the majority are the older age group, that's the over 75s, who now have to pay their licence fee, so surely it's not too much to ask to have one programme in the week that caters for them and their musical choices. Ex BBC radio Suffolk man . However, prior to the pub meeting, the presenter was alleged to have told colleague Connor Bennett 'my team are being c****' and the two women had been made aware of the slur. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. The Clothes Show was aired on BBC One between 1986 and 2000 and attracted around 9 million viewers every week. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 'After all, this is a request show, so if you, the listener, only wanted to hear the current top 40 that is what I would play, but obviously that is not the case and let's be honest a request show is the only true indication of what listeners want to hear. Part of this rebranding means cutting 70 jobs overall, including 14 presenters, leaving just five dedicated presenters, which is expected to save the BBC more than 1million. Northern Ireland. BBC News presenters: Award-winning journalist Yalda Hakim. Liz said: "Well, I've been waiting for the evidence to pile up because we all thought that but I think there's a really clear cut case now. I will be very sad to leave this show and the BBC after so many years but most of all I will miss you the listener who have been so kind and supportive to this show and myself over the years. Last year saw BBC Radio 1 undergo a huge shake up when Scott Mills left. Kenny said: "From the age of 11 . Anna Cookson is an award-winning television and radio presenter in the UK. 2023 BBC. BBC Newsemploys many presentersand correspondentswho appear across television, radio and contribute to BBC Online. Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser at the National Union of Journalists, said the plan to service an international audience with substantially fewer staff while maintaining the existing high standards of production and journalism would not be achievable. She has pointed to fairer models used in other countries, such as Germany, involving linking it to council tax. Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell said he was discriminated against on the grounds of his depression (Image: BBC Publicity) A well known local radio presenter was not.